Re: Edith Wolford
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- Subject: Re: Edith Wolford
- From: "* a* C* W* <c*@cache.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Mar 1997 19:07:03 -0700 (MST)
Clarence Mahan wrote:
> > << Even I could be tempted to
> > use it (EDITH WOLFORD) for breeding>>
> >
To which Graham spencer replied (3 Mar 97):
> > Would that really be wise? Seriously, given its indifferent performance
for
> > many on this list, do you want to promote indifferent growth habits?
Although
> > it may carry the distinctive bloom colouring and form to a more
vigorous
> > plant - that would be worth aiming for.
>
To which Rick Tasco responded (3 Mar 97):
> Graham,
> Not exactly commenting on the above, but there are many new varieties
> being introduced that have the same color pattern of Edith Wolford such
> as Earth Song of Evelyn Kegerise and Jurassic Park of Larry Lauer.
> These off the top but I know there are more.
I agree that EARTH SONG is much superior to EDITH WOLFORD. In fact, it was
when I observed how well E>S> did in my garden that I bid goddbye to E>W>.
I do not yet grow JURASSIC PARK (but enjoyed the movie).
To return to Clarence's comment above, it should be noted that EARTH SONG
is a child, and JURASSIC PARK a grandchild, of none other than EDITH
WOLFORD herself. So, as usual, I think Clarence comes out on top in this
discussion.
Jeff Walters in northern Utah (Zone 4)
cwalters@cache.net
"This is the Place" - I. danfordiae showing color in the bud, but
visibility obscured by 6" of fresh snow
